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Brothers Andrew and Robert meet at twilight, along the country road by their farm. Robert was once a sickly young man, but now is full of health and vitality. He longs to see the world, and while he spent one year at college, he is now going to embark on his uncle’s ship. In contrast, Andrew is a farmer through and through. He will miss Robert terribly, and does his best to understand why his younger brother feels so compelled to travel beyond the horizon.
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ANDREW. You should have gone back to college last fall, like I know you wanted to. You're fitted for that sort of thing---just as I ain't.
ROBERT. You know why I didn't go back, Andy. Pa didn't like the idea, even if he didn't say so; and I know he wanted the money to use improving the farm. And besides, I'm not keen on being a student, just because you see me reading
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